TJ&S Management

At the root of all good businesses are good people. Since 1924, we have remained committed to supporting our clients and our employees.

• Richard (Dick) E. Farrell, President
  Dick Farrell, together with Tom Whiteman, purchased Tucker, Johnston & Smelzerin in 1994. Dick began his insurance career as a Group Representative with General American Life, eventually becoming a Regional Pension Manager in St. Louis . Returning to Pittsburgh, he spent four years as an Account Executive with a large regional brokerage, leaving to start Farrell Benefit Consultants. Dick is a native Pittsburgher and a graduate of Central Catholic High School and Youngstown State University. He spent two years in the United States Army and has been a director with the Boys and Girls Club for the past 10 years. Dick is an avid, but inconsistent golfer. He lives in McCandless with his wife, Jean. They have three children and two grandchildren.
• Christine Solitro, Director of Operations & Finance
  Christine Solitro joined TJ&S, Inc. in April of 2006 as the Director of Operations & Finance. As Director of Operations & Finance, Ms. Solitro is responsible for supervising the firm's financial operations, as well as handling the finance and accounting information required for customer service and support. Her duties include financial reporting and analysis, processing of payroll, benefits plans, accounts payable/receivable and overall responsibility for the firm's computer system. Additionally she is responsible for developing policies and practices that provide a balanced Human Resource program throughout all divisions.
  
  Prior to joining TJ&S, Christine spent 20 years in the Financial Services Industry in Finance and Accounting in Ohio. She has a Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Akron and SHRM Studies for Senior Professional in Human Resources designation.
• J. Timothy Faller, Executive Vice President
  Tim joined TJ&S in 1994 as an Account Executive in the Employee Benefits Department. In 1997, he became Partner and in 2008 became Executive Vice President. Tim is originally from Erie and is a graduate of Edinboro State College. He moved to Pittsburgh and joined Liberty Mutual in 1981 as a Life Group Representative. He joined Johnson & Higgins in 1985 as a consultant before joining TJ&S. Tim currently serves as the Executive Director of the Penn-Ohio Regional Health Care Alliance, a purchasing coalition serving over 300 member companies. Tim lives in Wexford with his wife and two children.
• Mark E. McCall, Vice President of Property/Casualty
  Mark joined TJ&S in 2001 as an Account Executive, specializing in Domestic and International Property and Casualty Program reviews, design and placement. In 2004, he was promoted to Vice President of the Property/Casualty Department. Prior to TJ&S, Mark worked for Chubb & Son, Inc. He began as a Senior Underwriter and in 1998 was promoted to Manager for the Commercial Insurance and Technology Specialties. He has also held titles of Assistant Vice President and Underwriting Officer. He has also worked for the Travelers Insurance Company, attaining the level of Senior Account Analyst. Mark is a Norwin graduate and 1988 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's degree in finance and economics. He holds the professional designation of Associate in Underwriting, and has completed coursework toward the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters designation. He lives in Elizabeth Township with his wife, Allene, and four children.
• Richard E. Farrell, Jr., Vice President of Employee Benefits
  Rich Farrell joined TJ&S in 1995 as an Account Executive in the Employee Benefits Department, selling benefits and consulting services to companies throughout the tri-state area. Rich became a partner at TJ&S in 2006 and was promoted to Vice President of the Employee Benefits Department in 2008. Previously , Rich worked as a Group Representative for Guardian Life Insurance Company selling group medical, dental, disability and term life insurance. Rich is a 1990 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. He is an active member of Vistage International. Besides TJ&S and his clients, Rich is dedicated to his faith, family and friends. He is also the #1 ranked ping-pong player at the agency! Rich resides in Wexford with his ever patient wife Kathy and two children, Jordan and Caden.